Pizza Burgers with Trimmings

Two American all-stars--burgers and pizza--combine in this easy entree. The burgers can easily be frozen; add the trimmings just before serving.

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Yields:
4
servings

Prep Time:
0
hours
12
mins

Cook Time:
0
hours
14
mins

Total Time:
0
hours
26
mins

Ingredients

BURGERS:

1 lb.extra-lean ground round beef

1/4 c.minced onions

1/4 c.soft bread crumbs

2 tbsp.reduced-sodium ketchup

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp.dried oregano

1/2 tsp.dried basil

1/4 tsp.ground black pepper

TRIMMINGS:

1/4 c.shredded nonfat mozzarella cheese

4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

1 tsp.dijon mustard

1 tsp.nonfat mayonnaise

4 slices tomato

Directions

To make the burgers: Preheat the broiler. Coat the broiler pan with no-stick spray.

In a medium bowl, combine the beef, onions, bread crumbs, ketchup, garlic, oregano, basil, and pepper. Mix well. Form into 4 patties. Place the patties on the broiler pan. Broil 4" from the heat for 8 minutes. Turn and broil for 5 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink in the center. Check by inserting the tip of a sharp knife into 1 patty. Do not turn off the broiler.

To make the trimmings: Top the burgers with the mozzarella. Broil for 1 minute, or until the cheese melts.

Spread the hamburger buns with the mustard and mayonnaise. Place the burgers on the buns. Top with the tomatoes.

To freeze, place the cooled cooked burgers on a tray. Put in the freezer for several hours, or until solid. Pack in a freezer-quality plastic bag. To use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in a covered 12" no-stick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until hot.

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